How are homes heated in Hardin, MO?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hardin, used by 69.4% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.1% heat with utility gas.
21.4% heat with electricity.
0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.1% (±4.6 points)
- Electricity
- 21.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.7%
Heating fuel in Hardin
| Fuel used most | Hardin | Ray County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.1% (±4.6 points) | 36.2% | 49.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.4% (±9.4 points) | 31.2% | 38.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 69.4% (±10.9 points) | 29.0% | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.4% (±3.1 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Hardin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ray County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Hardin, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ray County (31.2%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (38.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Hardin
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin | — | 21.4% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Henrietta | 6.1 mi | 26.3% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 6.4 mi | 26.6% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Egypt Township | 6.9 mi | 36.8% (±9.3 points) | Higher |
| Richmond | 7.6 mi | 27.6% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norborne | 8.7 mi | 43.4% (±11.6 points) | Higher |
| Dover | 9.1 mi | 28.2% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Township (Carroll County) | 11 mi | 13.7% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camden | 11 mi | 25.0% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Egypt Township, MO (36.8%), Norborne, MO (43.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ray County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fleming | 7.4% (±11.1 points) |
| 2 | Hardin | 0.7% (±1.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Camden | 0.0% (±44.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Crystal Lakes | 0.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Elmira | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Excelsior Estates | 0.0% (±31.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Henrietta | 0.0% (±25.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Homestead | 0.0% (±39.7 points) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Ray County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hardin
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hardin?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hardin, used by 69.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hardin heat with oil?
0.7% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Hardin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hardin have electric heat?
21.4% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Hardin heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hardin city, Missouri (place:30322, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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Figures last updated on .
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